Author Archives: acollins16

No other death in history has had the everlasting impact of Jesus. This moment in time forever shapes our world. This act. This sacrifice. This moment we remember brings us the gift of hope. A gift we wake up to every day. Gift is such a common word. Who doesn’t love a gift? But weContinue reading “What is our gift to God this Easter?”

In the Gospel of Matthew we read: “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” Whilst today we have various understandings about the symbol of the wolf – in Jesus’ time it was a threat to the flock. If we are the sheep, we areContinue reading “Beware the wolf in sheep’s clothing”

The Lenten journey today is individualised. In the past it was fairly straightforward – you fasted, you prayed, you gave. Now it seems to be ‘what will I give up’ rather than this is what we do. Let’s face it – one person’s Lenten fast is probably another person’s meal of choice. The choice toContinue reading “The Lenten Journey”

Yesterday my year 12s were blessed to have Fr William talk to them about the Sacred and how the Chapel is a Sacred Space. Whilst there are many aspects to reflect on when considering a concept as huge as Sacred there is one I wish to reflect on today. When we enter Chapel we doContinue reading “We are infinitely loved”

Recently I heard in a homily – the evil in the world exists because of the discrepancy between our words and our deeds. It struck such a chord that I took my phone out and typed it in so I would not forget. Further comment that adds to the context was that we are notContinue reading “The difference between word and deed”

In South Australia we currently are experiencing a spike in Covid-19 cases and as it made me think of the difference between the need to think ‘big picture’ but then also the impact this has on individuals. It seems to be a Catch-22 where we need to have decision-makers who think of the big pictureContinue reading “Don’t sweat the small stuff … or is the devil in the details?”

A new beginning. Our lives are full of new beginnings. When things change in our professional, familial, social world we embark on new ‘chapters’ and yet we are guaranteed of this one new beginning every 365 days. Perhaps it is this consistency that allows us to take it somewhat for granted. We develop our annualContinue reading “Hello 2022!”

Firstly, a blessed Christmas to all. At the end of another globally confining year shaded by uncertainty and the fear of what is unknown may the hope of Christmas fill your hearts. I’ve been trying to find a clear focus to write about but I keep coming back to children and joy. Let’s face itContinue reading “Christmas 2021”

When reflecting on the decade that was (my 40s) as the day begins on this final day, I find I have been blessed by the presence of many angels (working through a wonderful group of people) throughout these past 10 years. It has been this support that has called me to stand on thresholds andContinue reading “A personal reflection”